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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-uh, buhl-uh]
- /ˈbʊl ə, ˈbʌl ə/
- /ˈbʊ.lə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo l-uh, buhl-uh]
- /ˈbʊl ə, ˈbʌl ə/
Definitions of bulla word
- noun bulla a leaden seal affixed to a papal bull, having a representation of Saints Peter and Paul on one side and the name of the reigning pope on the other 3
- noun bulla an ancient Roman rounded metal or leather box containing an amulet, worn around the neck 3
- noun bulla a rounded bony projection 3
- noun bulla a round lead seal attached to an official document from the pope 3
- noun bulla a large blister or vesicle 3
- noun plural bulla a seal attached to an official document, as a papal bull. 1
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Origin of bulla
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin: bubble, also stud, boss, knob (whence Medieval Latin bulla official seal)
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Parts of speech for Bulla
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bulla popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bulla
noun bulla
- abscess — An abscess is a painful swelling containing pus.
- sore — suffering bodily pain from wounds, bruises, etc., as a person: He is sore because of all that exercise.
- welt — a ridge or wale on the surface of the body, as from a blow of a stick or whip.
- ulcer — Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
- cyst — A cyst is a growth containing liquid that appears inside your body or under your skin.
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